Zhuge Liang, the wit of a strategist of history in literature
nº 24: 潘洁 Pan Jie | 1 may 2014
Zhuge Liang (181-234) was born over 1800 years ago. All Chinese people know him, from the youngest to the oldest. According to the impression of the people, Zhuge Liang was a mysterious character.
Shao Yifu, interpreter of his own life
nº 23: 王文 Wang Wen | 1 march 2014
In this issue we approach the figure of Shao Yifu, the legendary and famous Hong Kong character who died at the age of 106 years old. All social spheres expressed their deepest condolences. His life was dedicated to three causes: action movies, television and charities.
Xu Beihong, the great master of the paintings of horses
nº 22: 王文 Wang Wen | 1 january 2014
In this issue of the Confucius Institute Magazine, our character is Xu Beihong, the great artist of the paintings of horses that have had a great influence on Chinese art with its fusion of Western painting techniques. He is the ultimate contemporary figure in what refers to the portraits of horses galloping.
Li Ning, from Prince of gymnastics worldwide to image of an internationally leading sports brand.
nº 21: 王文 Wang Wen | 1 november 2013
If we talk about Lǐ Níng ( 李 宁), immediately exclusive sport stores come to our mind. Those with all kinds of products bearing this logo or advertisement slogans known worldwide, such as “Anything is possible” “Sport make me live”, “Excellence comes from originality” or “Make the change”. However, few people know that these advertising ideas come from Li Ning’s mind, president and founder of the company.